Executive Sustainability Strategy Director

SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION SINGAPORE BRANCH; Singapore; On-site; SGD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Singapore Branch is seeking a senior leader to advance the bank's sustainability agenda. You will head a team of professionals to deliver strategy, policies, and risk management across APD and regional stakeholders.

The role requires extensive engagement with regulators, industry bodies, and senior executives to drive accountability, reporting, and implementation of international standards across the organization.

Qualifications

• Over 15–20 years of leadership in sustainability/climate advisory or related consulting.
• Academic background in sustainability or environmental disciplines is advantageous.
• Able to engage and influence senior stakeholders externally and internally.
• Broad network of senior relationships in relevant industry sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of sustainability issues and international standards.
• Familiar with IFC Performance Standards and/or GHG Protocol.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive APD-wide sustainability mindset aligned with mission and values.
• Lead and organise a team of sustainability professionals to deliver strategy.
• Oversee strategy implementation with Heads of Countries and BUs for policy and engagement.
• Manage Responsible Financing and sustainability risk policies, incl. new policy development.
• Collaborate with regional and global leaders to engage regulators and agencies on sustainability matters.
• Governance and reporting: organize information for sustainability reporting and KPIs.
• Ensure transparent reporting on sustainability metrics aligned with industry standards.
• Work cross-functionally to implement frameworks, policies, and tools bank-wide.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to apply international standards across the bank.
• Engage subsidiaries to adopt Group sustainability policies and meet core standards.
• Facilitate awareness and capacity building on sustainability and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Sustainability strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Risk management

Regulatory liaison

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Relevant academic studies in sustainability

Job description

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Singapore Branch is seeking a senior leader to advance the bank's sustainability agenda. You will head a team of professionals to deliver strategy, policies, and risk management across APD and regional stakeholders.

The role requires extensive engagement with regulators, industry bodies, and senior executives to drive accountability, reporting, and implementation of international standards across the organization.